Description
Indulge in the airy delight of Homemade Angel Food Cake, a timeless dessert that’s perfect for any celebration. With its light and fluffy texture, this cake is not only a treat on its own but also pairs beautifully with fresh fruits and whipped cream. Whether you’re celebrating birthdays, holidays, or just want to impress friends at a gathering, this scratch-made cake elevates any occasion. Using simple ingredients and straightforward steps, even novice bakers can master this recipe. Enjoy the satisfaction of creating a deliciously moist cake that’s low in fat and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups cake flour
- 1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar (divided)
- 1 ½ cups egg whites (about 12)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ¼ teaspoon clear vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Sift together the cake flour and ½ cup sugar four times.
- In a metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites, salt, cream of tartar, vanilla, and almond extract until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the remaining sugar in four parts, beating until well blended.
- Gently fold in the flour mixture in four additions.
- Pour the batter into an ungreased tube pan without scraping the bowl.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes until golden brown; cool upside down on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Ensure your egg whites are at room temperature for better volume. Sifting flour multiple times is key to achieving that light texture. Avoid overmixing; gently fold to maintain airiness.